But he feared that if the location was reveled, possibly vandals would decend.

The massive vine, heavy with red fruit, was tucked away – not at all easy to find and in a secret wild garden of its own.

Our trudge to see the vine began...and along with Chris’ daughter Macy, we persevered and finally the massive twisting vine came into view.

And the grapes – juicy and sweet – were amazingly and utterly delicious.

Chris and his wife Sue are now embarking on a wine making exercise, although they admit to being “a bit inexperienced”.

That said the popular postie makes much-praised sloe gin at Christmas.

Chris, 40, said: “I spotted the vine while out taking wildlife photos. To be honest, I was amazed.

“I can only assume that the vine was once small and part of a garden. But it could be that the people moved away and the vine was left to its own devices. I’d very much like to know how long it’s taken to spread along the ground and then swarmed up the nearby trees.”